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areas where the adoption of Itema’s technology for In the wide world of technical textiles, a special successful is again the longer dwell of the cam sley
technical textiles is on the rise. A significant number mention goes to automotive and mattress ticking drive and, a brand-new innovation featured on
of weaving machines by Itema are used for technical fabrics, which demand for production is particularly A9500, the double tandem nozzles which allow to
textiles, like geotextile, coating, filter fabrics to list growing. The Itema R9500, thanks to the FPA weft weave even the most coarse yarns at high speed.
just a few applications. transfer coupled with the Motorized Weft Cutter,
guarantees unparalleled machine performances and Parachute fabrics is another main application for
Itema is uniquely positioned to offer technical textile superior fabric quality. airjet technology, and the Itema A9500 exceeds
manufacturers the top three technologies for weft weaver’s expectations with its elastic whip roller, a
insertion: Rapier, Airjet and Projectile, in what is the Airjet Weaving Machine A9500 dedicated device for warp tension compensation.
most comprehensive portfolio on the market today The airjet A9500 inspires the curiosity and sparks the The double pick insertion ensures to weaving
for technical applications. Itema is the unique interest from real technology buffs, especially in ripstop and, furthermore, the Polito nozzle
partner in the market providing dedicated sophisticated and demanding markets, and has guarantees high speed weft insertion and ensures
best-in-class technological advancements and the already amassed important references, especially in unparalleled productivity.
strongest textile expertise. Let’s consider the matter Bolting Cloth, among others, the wide weaving medical applications and automotive fabrics.
and discover together which are the strongest width up to 540 cm, as well as dedicated devices There is a strong, undeniable momentum around
advantages of the Itema weaving machines for the for each application make the R9500 by Itema the technical textiles destined for growth, and it will
growing technical textile applications markets perfect machine for the manufacture of the full become an increasingly important segment
worldwide. range of technical textiles, including ones with the predicted to reach around USD 315B by 2020
finest monofilament yarn, multifilament yarn with (source: Gherzi). Textile manufacturers are on the
Projectile Weaving Machine P7300HP V8 high tenacity, and multiple pick insertion fabrics. verge of a big change of the technical textiles
For the projectile machine, the legendary and unique world. Only the bravest and the most
P7300HP, technical fabrics are its specialty due to Thanks to extensive in-house trials, led by the most forward-thinking will know how to fully embrace the
the unparalleled versatility and reliability of its weft experienced and skilled Itema technicians in full spectrum of opportunities and turn them into
insertion system. The unmatchable uniqueness of cooperation with one of the European leading competitive advantages.
the positive weft transfer consists in the single weavers of fiberglass, allowed the Company to Airjet Weaving Machine A9500
insertion driven by the projectile, which catches the develop an advanced, high-performance version of ITEMA is excited to be a big and growing part of
weft and carries it directly with no exchanges, R9500 to weave this demanding fabric. Used in this dynamic and promising market, with the right
providing unparalleled efficiency. many electronic and industrial applications, technology for all the below applications and many
fiberglass needs to be woven on a sensitive and, at Looking at specific technical applications which are more in the development pipeline:
Itema is registering an upward trend in inquiries for the need to identify, implement and bring to scale the same time, sturdy weaving machine. The rapier growing exponentially in north-eastern Countries, the • Agrotextiles and geotextiles
advanced weaving machines from weavers of quickly mitigation and adaptation technologies and R9500 designed to weave fiberglass features a Itema airjet A9500 provides undeniable benefits, • Medical
technical fabrics, as well as in requirements to applications. brand-new Light Weight Back-Rest Roller ensuring matching unparalleled performances and the highest • Furnishing
weave increasingly innovative styles and yarns from high reactivity, able to compensate the lack of productivity with superior textile efficiency. • Civil engineering and Building
customers. The Swiss-Italian technology major with Technical textiles are going to take even more elasticity characteristic of this specific yarn. • Industry
over 180 years of combined expertise from the center stage and become ever-more ubiquitous in Furthermore, specific to weave fiberglass is the When it comes to weave very high density fabrics, • Transports
merger of three historic brands, such as Sulzer, architecture and green buildings, automotives, Rotary Fabric Bar, designed for open construction such as the decatizing satin fabric, dedicated devices • Apparel and footwear
Somet and Vamatex, expects that this trend will smarter cities, intelligent and energy efficient patterns to avoid fabric distortion. ensure best-in-class results. The reinforced whip roller • Sport and leisure time
continue for the foreseeable future and is catering devices, furnishing and athletic, workwear and eliminates friction allowing an improved warp tension • Automotive incl. Airbag
more to this particular and very demanding fashion apparel. And we have yet to understand the Flexibility and versatility are guaranteed by the control and reducing warp stops, whilst the left and • Mattresses
segment of the textiles market worldwide. full scale of the immense potential to be harnessed rapier weft transfer system FPA - Free Positive right waste selvedge assures the correct tension of • Carpet Backing (primary and secondary)
from the uber-connectivity of the all-enthralling The P7300HP V8 continues to harness great interest Approach with no guiding elements in the shed, the weft leading to an excellent fabric quality. • Protective Wear
Technical textiles already play an important role in phenomen of the so-called Internet of Things. from projectile weaving aficionados and represents which merges reliability with the possibility to weave • Conveyor Belt
our everyday lives and are set to proliferate even an unbeaten and unbeatable benchmark for those the most demanding and delicate yarns. Flexibility Moreover, the longer dwell of the cam sley drive • Filter Cloth
more in the near future. The reasons for this quick As a partner and weaving machinery supplier to looking to weave the very widest fabrics (over 6 is further increased due to the Motorized Weft allows a longer weft insertion time, leading to a more • Parachute
and continuing ascent are many-fold. As textile manufacturers worldwide, Itema strongly meters) and high-specialty materials, such as Cutter, which allows to adjust the cutting time weft efficient weft filling insertion. The Itema patented ELD • Coating
increasingly sophisticated consumers, we are believes in the endless opportunities and the growth agrotextile, geotextile and carpet backing fabrics. by weft, thus leading also to a minimized weft - Electronic Leno Device, is the ideal solution for leno • Fiberglass
constantly looking for enhanced functionality, better potential of technical applications, and has therefore Still today, when it comes to weave tape yarns, the waste. Moreover, the innovative ELD - Electronic binding on high speed machines guaranteeing a • Polypropylene
performance and improved durability from our work, dedicated its twin R&D departments to develop the Itema projectile weaving machine provides the Leno Device, unique in the industry, provides a perfect leno binding whilst significantly reducing • Glass fabrics
sport and leisure apparel, as well as from our home necessary technology to anticipate weavers’ highest performance compared to all the other complete leno binding at fabric sides. operational costs thanks to its innovative design. • PP-Bags and big bags
furnishings. Local, national and transnational requirements. technologies in the market. • Sails cloth / Canvas
governments, as well as corporates are adopting The mentioned weaving features perfectly meet the Itema is registering an increasing demand in airjet • Awnings
tougher regulations and instituting new stringent The textile machinery maker already derives a Rapier Weaving Machine R9500 requirements of other high performances fabrics: technology to weave fabrics for the automotive
standards for health, safety and environmental growing portion of the overall turnover from sales of The R9500 loom is by far the most successful rapier aramid and nomex, widely used in aerospace and industry. Customers who chose the Itema A9500 to Discover more about our weaving technology
compliance in both developed and developing weaving machines specialized in technical textiles loom in the recent history. The continuous roll-out of military applications. Further optimized to weave weave these type fabrics, reported that in this tailored to weave technical fabrics and meet our
countries. Climate change and increasingly-frequent applications. Asia, Europe and North America and customized special versions tailored for technical aramid, the Itema R9500 can be also equipped with particular field what makes the Itema airjet extremely textile experts at Techtextil, Frankfurt, May 9-12,
extreme climate events add a sense of urgency for just among some of the strategically important applications, including OPW Airbag, Fiberglass, special surface weft feeders and electronic brake. Hall 3 - D05.